Karen
E.
Kersting,
PhD, LCP

Assistant Professor

Location

New & Established Patients Call

My approach to patient care starts with understanding the context of a person’s life: current struggles, family and social relationships, values and goals, and strengths and passions. I take an integrative approach to customizing therapy for every patient, collaborating with the patient to find the best fit for establishing goals and structuring sessions. My work is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices and supported by interpersonal, acceptance, and motivational approaches, all aimed at reaching patient goals, reducing distress, and improving quality of life.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Insomnia

Adjustment Disorder

Grief and Loss

Panic Disorder

Treatments and Services

Adult Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Behavioral Health

Health Psychology

Coping with Chronic Illness

Coping with Emergent Surgery

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Patients Ages Seen

Adult

Senior

Languages

English

Clinic Locations

Biography

Dr. Kersting completed an undergraduate degree in Journalism at the University of Wisconsin -- Madison before attending the University of Minnesota for a master’s degree in counseling and Virginia Commonwealth University for a PhD in Counseling Psychology. She completed psychology fellowship training in Behavioral Medicine at the Dayton VA Medical Center.